Library Support Officer at HMP Rye Hill (Part-Time Opportunity)

The LTE Group is a national, public-sector learning, training and education organisation with a clearly defined mission to ‘improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. Our valued 4,000 colleagues drive our delivery of specialist learning to over 100,000 learners in over 120 UK locations, across our six businesses We have a brilliant opportunity at HMP Rye Hill to join the education team as our Library Support Officer on a permanent, part-time basis working 25.9hours per week. What the role entails To keep the library organised and efficient while supporting learners and promote engagement with the library provision, to progress and develop as independent readers. The role is 3.5 days a week which can be flexible to your requirements. What we need from you To be successful in the role, you will need: To hold Level 3 Library and Information Services qualification or be willing to work towards achieving within an agreed timescale. To hold Level 2 in Literacy, Numeracy.Ideally you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be equipped for a life of work and success. You’ll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication and positivity to your new role. About Novus Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education. About HMP Rye Hill HMP Rye Hill is a category ‘B’ training prison situated in the village of Willoughby, near Rugby in Warwickshire, holding 664 sentenced male adults. HMP Rye Hill has continued to focus on enhancing its rehabilitative culture. Government inspectors have rated the prison positively for promoting safety, respect, and purposeful activity. Additionally, plans for expanding the prison’s capacity from 664 to 1126 inmates are underway, further enhancing its ability to manage its population effectively. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and causes of prison stress are minimised. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible and reflect life in the outside community. Safeguarding Novus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Colleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including: Excellent annual leave entitlement. In-house ‘Evolve’ training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications. Career development opportunities. We pride ourselves on offering a favourable LGPS pension scheme with a competitive contribution from the Group. Discounts on your health care through Simply Health. Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist. Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase. Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the ‘Apply online’ button below. All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes. The closing date for this job advert is 04/12/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response. The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process